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Silvergate’s ultra blue masterbatch used for Dragons’ Den latest investment
Much of the tool is black but Taylor wanted a splash of vibrant colour to make it stand out at point of sale and therefore approached masterbatch manufacturer Silvergate Plastics to help develop a bright blue. Read more
Cumbria County Council to lay the UK’s first waste plastic highway
The road follows months of extensive trials in Cumbria taking place as part of the ADEPT SMART Places Live Labs programme, Read more
Zotefoams’ AZOTE foams gets Water Regulations Advisory Scheme approval
These Regulations and Byelaws protect drinking water supplies within plumbing systems in homes, businesses and other properties. Read more
AP Medical arm of the Keter Group develops high quality face shields in Cornwall
The new face shield is designed to be comfortable to wear over time, to protect the face and eyes from virus carrying droplets and to prevent care givers accidentally touching their face. Read more
Air travel looks to protect passengers with Biomaster
The company’s Biomaster antimicrobial technology is proven to inhibit the growth of microbes by up to 99.99 per cent. Read more
Plastazote selected as lightweight alternative for world-famous parmesan cheese
Zotefoams’ Plastazote LD foams were selected due to their purity and compliance with food contact regulations. Read more
University develops new plastic biomaterials for medical implants
The new material can be made using standard chemistry techniques and offers a stable, long-lasting option, with mechanical properties that can be tuned for different end products. Read more
Biesterfeld and Solvay are expanding their long-term partnership
The new agreement applies to large parts of Europe including the Nordic region and the UK, as well as some neighbouring countries in Africa and the Middle East. Read more
Dropstop uses Biomaster to develop antimicrobial face mask
This mask is designed to interrupt the flow of aerosolised droplets both to and from the wearer and is ideal for public transport users, office staff, care workers, retail staff, transport and delivery workers. Read more
Faerch first to market new 100 per cent recycled yogurt pot range for Yeo Valley brand
Yeo Valley will be the first UK Dairy to offer a new sustainable product range. Read more
Mainetti and Summit Systems partner to manufacture recyclable desk shields
This new shield can be assembled in seconds, without the use of additional tools, and acts as an effective barrier between people, preventing the spread of germs. Read more
PF Concept launches new antimicrobial collection with Biomaster
The company has launched a new range of Biomaster protected products including an antimicrobial version of their best-selling classic Americano mug. Read more
